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China, Iran and Russia conducting foreign interference in NZ - report
Competition between states was becoming more acute, according to the report.
Mandatory reporting looms for all companies to help reduce gender pay gap - if current Govt’s work continues
Govt to require gender pay gap reporting - but the legislation is yet to be drafted.
Enchanter report, NZ First up in polls and tourists fly to space | Focus Morning Bulletin August 11, 2023
Urgent safety issues to be revealed in final report on the sinking of the Enchanter, could Winston Peters be heading back to Parliament? And tourists fly to space for the first time. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP Video / Virgin Galactic
'Shouldn’t have done it': Labour MP apologises for queue-jumping traffic
A letter to the editor of the Otago Daily Times ratted Leary out - 'should know better'.
'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worried
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.
Former National Party minister set to launch new Christian party
Ngaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.
Claire Trevett: Labour now at risk of collapse, driving voters to the Greens
OPINION: The rise of NZ First could mean Heartbreak Hotel for National and Act.
Latest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.
‘Somewhat convoluted’: PM confronts minister’s claim there isn’t enough tax
Hipkins denies the Govt was involved in demanding the footage not be released.
Former Ministry for Pacific Peoples boss apologises for improper spending
Flowers, travel, accommodation, gifts, cultural advice - but proper processes ignored.
Tara Ward: Thank you for doing the shopping, Sam Uffindell
OPINION: Fellow grocery shopper Tara Ward thanks MP Sam Uffindell for his service.
Listen: National leader Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham
Talkback callers will be able to grill the leader in the hour-long session.
Watch live: Christopher Luxon with Kerre Woodham
Christopher Luxon with Kerre Woodham.
Audrey Young: What would a Labour-Greens-Māori Party Cabinet look like?
OPINION: The waiting room to become a minister could be rather large.
Act seeking to reform sentencing to focus on victims and reduce scope for home detention
The Herald can reveal new proposed legislation to improve victims' experiences in courts.
Prospective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election looms
The battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.
$40,000 ministry spend to farewell boss falls foul of public service rules
The spend did not follow the public service rules moderation and transparency.
'Incredibly challenging': Fresh plea for release of Kiwi pilot held hostage for six months
The Kiwi pilot was taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army on February 7.
Principals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkable
Countries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.
Gang feud brews, why BlackRock loves NZ and time to ban phones in schools? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 9, 2023
Communities left in fear as a gang feud brews, why US$8.6 trillion BlackRock loves New Zealand and the party keen to ban phones in schools. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
National vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement around
Schools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.
Buy now, pay later sector avoids heavy-handed rules
Government takes 'proportionate' approach towards BNPL regulation.
'Not at all an admission of failure' - CCCFA to be reviewed again
New Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister wants lending rules to be more 'nuanced'.
Election 2023: The difference between a $20 billion fiscal hole and a deficit
Plus, why is it so hard for some parties to cost their policies?
Petrol prices bite as Govt holds firm against bringing subsidy back
Motorists can expect more pain at the pump as prices once again start to trend upwards.
National sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiable
Labour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.
Come on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breach
Regardless of where the work was created, copyright law applies, he said.
Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
Act MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug deal
Simon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.
BlackRock introduces New Zealand fund for clean energy
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Energy Minister Megan Woods answer questions with representatives from BlackRock about the introduction of their fund for clean energy. Video / Alyse Wright
$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announced
The aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.
Listen live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike Hosking
Three gunmen are wanted by police after three fatal shootings in the last week.
What is the best way to really tackle youth offending?
Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.